If you are living with tooth loss, you are not alone. The American Dental Association (ADA) estimates that over 40% of American adults are missing at least one tooth. In addition to the cosmetic effects that missing teeth have on your smile and self-esteem, tooth loss can also affect your oral and even general health. But tooth loss no longer has to be permanent. The dentists at Frederick Dental Group recommend dental implants for healthy adults missing anywhere from one to all of their natural teeth.

Renew Your Smile with Dental Implants in Frederick, MD

Implants differ from other dental restorations because they replace the root of a missing tooth as well as the crown. In addition to making the crown more secure by attaching to an abutment, implants also help to prevent bone loss in the gums, which starts to erode once a tooth falls out.

How Dental Implants Work

In order to qualify for dental implants, you must be an adult and have sufficient bone density to support an implant. You must also commit to a dedicated oral hygiene routine and regular follow up dental care to avoid complications and reduce your risk of gum disease. Dental implants generally have a very high success rate for most patients.

The implant portion is made up of a small titanium screw, which is surgically implanted in place of the root, where it eventually fuses with the surrounding bone tissue (known as osseointegration). After the implant has healed, the cosmetic crown is attached. An implant can replace a single tooth without a bridge, or secure an entire set of dentures (known as implant supported overdentures) with just a few implants. Once in place, implants look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth.

Find a Dentist in Frederick, MD

Are you ready to get started with dental implants? For more information and to find out if they are right for you, contact Frederick Dental Group by calling (301) 624-1001 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dave Verma or Dr. Arpana Verma today.